Lowell William Edminster (known to almost everyone as “Skip”), of Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania, and Rockport, Texas, died on April 25, 2025, surrounded by family. In his own words, he passed due to “faulty design, poor maintenance, and careless abuse.”

Lowell was born on October 23, 1937, the son of William Seldon and Mary (Hutson) Edminster. He is survived by his partner, Lois “Liz” Hudson; sons Daniel (Cathy) Edminster, Jeffrey (Tami) Edminster, and Dale (Mary) Edminster; daughters Stacy (Tim) Artis and Jodie (John) Schurtter; sister Barb (Jim) Merriam; ex-wife Judith McLamb Edminster; and numerous grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Ted and Vern; and sister Margaret (Edgar) Greathouse.

Although he spent most of his life as a native of Crawford County, Pennsylvania, Lowell lived in many places, including New Jersey, Ohio, and Texas. In his youth, he was an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener, and trapper.

A lifelong learner, Lowell began his education at New Richmond Elementary School and Townville Consolidated High School. He earned degrees from both Penn State and Edinboro University and pursued additional studies at several other colleges, universities, and government programs. He was grateful to the many friends, neighbors, and colleagues who taught him along the way.

Lowell’s working life began at 14, farming and helping neighbors and relatives. Throughout college, he worked at Conneaut Lake Park and Penn State University. After earning his master’s degree, he taught in Hammond, New Jersey, and Townville, Pennsylvania. Although he moved into other careers, he remained a teacher at heart – mentoring colleagues, employees, and interns.

Following his years in education, Lowell worked for the Soil Conservation Service in Pennsylvania and Ohio until his retirement. When retirement proved too quiet, he invested in real estate, spending many years building, rebuilding, and remodeling homes.

Lowell was honored to serve as a Community Ambassador to Pakistan and what is now Bangladesh and was proud to be a Kellogg Fellow. He fostered foreign teachers, students, and visitors, always eager to share and to learn. Later in life, he and his life mate, Liz, traveled to Spain, Great Britain, Mexico, Canada, and throughout the United States. He also established science scholarships for students at Maplewood and Cambridge Springs High Schools.

Although he never saw himself as inspiring, Lowell served as a member, director, officer, and advisor to numerous service, social, and environmental organizations. He hoped that his life justified his existence.

In accordance with his wishes, there will be no funeral or services. His body has been donated for medical research.